“…inputs and perspectives on program contents that tend to affect the value formation and intellectual development of children were presented by NCCT Executive Director Hernandez and AHRC.

“Executive Director Hernandez discussed that children are most likely among the viewers of It’s Showtime because of its telecast time of 12:30 p.m to 3 p.m timeslot, the offensive and degrading acts may have an impact on the value formation and intellectual development of children.

“Anything that exposes the child to an environment that would make him or her depart from fundamental norms for physical, intellectual, social, emotional and moral development and well-being such as the use of obscene language, the lack of respect for the dignity of individual person, and the exposure to scenes of sex and violence are conditions or situations that are deemed prejudicial to the child’s development.

“Thus, the network is impelled to be more responsible and must have a more pro-active self-regulation.”

Bukod dito, sasailalim din sa seminar si Vice at iba pang may kinalaman sa programa kaugnay ng “media and the legal profession in the context of both audience-sensitivity and the administration of justice.”

NOT FOR CHILDREN. Ayon pa sa report, “The respondent through program’s executives, were given the opportunity to explain its side after it was informed of the cause and nature of the probable violation.

“The invited resource persons were also requested to enlighten the respondent and this Committee of their opinion on the scenes in issue.

“The representatives from the National Council for Children’s Television (NCCT) and the Ateneo Human Rights Center (AHRC) both opined that the scenes in issue contained elements prejudicial to the development and well-being of children.

“Specifically, NCCT Executive Director Hernandez said that under the Charter of Children’s Television, children should have high quality programs that do not exploit but allow them to develop physically, mentally and socially to their fullest potential.

“On the other hand, Atty. Estorninos of the AHRC cited the Broadcast Code of the Philippines that prohibits offensive, obscene, blasphemous, profane and vulgar double meaning words and phrases even if understood only by a segment of the audience.

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“Atty. Estorninos specially opined that given the mature thematic nature of Gandang Gabi Vice it would be much helpful if children are prohibited from being part of the program’s live audience taping.”